Obama Responds To Hurricane Harvey With A Touching Message About What Being American Means

We can always count on Barack Obama to offer a message of hope in the wake of national tragedies. The former president recently used his Twitter account to comment on the violence in Charlottesville, and on Sunday, Obama tweeted a powerful statement about Hurricane Harvey, urging people around the country to help those in need.

"Thank you to all the first responders and people helping each other out," Obama tweeted. "That's what we do as Americans."

Despite the devastation, emergency responders and everyday citizens have come together in the wake of the tropical storm to provide a hand to neighbors in need in pretty extraordinary ways. According to Obama, it is this willingness to help that exemplifies what being American is all about — and it is what we should all stive for.

Hurricane Harvey has caused a tremendous amount of devastation so far, and the damage will only intensify in the coming days. Obama's message of unity is a powerful reminder to take time to thank those involved in rescue efforts, and offer whatever help we can give.